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When you need a short break in MapleStory, I recommend the infirmary in Edelstein and Maple Home. The infirmary is quiet and dimly lit—a good place to spend some time alone and let your mind wander when you’re tired of grinding.

I like Maple Home because I can arrange furniture one piece at a time under a bright sky, creating a place to relax that feels like my own.

01. Edelstein’s Infirmary: When You Want to Lie Down After Grinding

Edelstein was once under the Black Wings’ control and is closely connected to the story of Black Heaven. As you follow the leveling quests in Edelstein, you can visit locations you saw in Black Heaven. The one I’d like to share is the infirmary hidden inside the Resistance Headquarters.

When I’ve been grinding for a while and start thinking, “I could really use a lie-down,” this is where I go.

The portal on the right side of the corridor leads to a dark room with beds separated by curtains. Leaving my character beside a bed and taking my hands off the keyboard for a moment makes it feel as though there’s room for a break inside the game, too.

This is also the very infirmary where Orchid lay in Black Heaven. When I stand quietly beside a bed and think back to that scene, I almost imagine her scent still lingering there. ㅋㅋ Perhaps because it’s tucked away deep inside the headquarters, it feels cozy, like a place only I know about.

02. How to Find the Infirmary

1. In the town of Edelstein, enter the secret portal between the police officer Belle and the headmaster Ferdi.

2. Once you reach Resistance Headquarters – Secret Plaza, head all the way to the left and take the portal.

3. When you enter the corridor, you’ll find a portal labeled “Infirmary” immediately to your right.

03. Maple Home: When You Want to Relax Somewhere Bright

On days when you’d rather relax somewhere a little brighter, Maple Home is another lovely option.

My Maple Home has an orange mushroom roof set against a blue sky. With the whole interior visible at a glance, the pixel art makes it look like a little dollhouse. I find it very cute.

Even the same house can feel quite different depending on which items each player chooses and where they place them.

In Maple Home, once you’ve placed your furniture, you can interact with it directly by lying on a bed or sitting in a chair.

A chair by the window gives you somewhere to sit for a moment. A light or a few small decorations beside the bed can turn the room into a place to come back to and rest after grinding. I like being able to choose exactly where my character spends time.

There’s also something enjoyable about decorating your home as you complete achievements one by one. Trying to finish the whole house at once can make it feel like another chore, so there’s no need to rush: hang a picture on the wall today, then try moving the sofa the next time you log in. Moving furniture around and letting your character sit somewhere you like offers a different pace from grinding. ㅎㅎ

If you enjoyed Black Heaven or want to hide away in a quiet map for a little while, I recommend Edelstein’s infirmary. If you prefer collecting pixel-art furniture and decorating rooms, I recommend Maple Home.